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Post by Jade on Nov 17, 2018 10:36:51 GMT -5
(Ooh yikes)
“Fine, fine,” Sootstripe replied, rolling his eyes playfully. “Maybe you’re right. You take all of the fun out of it though,” he teased, flicking Mistyfur’s ear affectionately with the tip of his tail. “What do you think we should tell them, then?”
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 17, 2018 18:46:05 GMT -5
"I'm not offering my opinion here. I'm just stating that they aren't hare-brains." Mistyfur purred. She slowly dragged herself away from Sootstripe to stand and stretch. "Even though I don't really want to, we really should be heading back. We don't want Sparowstart to send a search party after all."
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Post by Jade on Nov 18, 2018 11:15:42 GMT -5
“All right, all right,” Sootstripe grumbled good-naturedly as he dragged himself off of the ground and sleepily shook out his pelt from nose to tail-tip. His eyes sparkled teasingly. “You’re no fun, but you’re right.” He took one step forward before stopping and inclined his head toward the exit as if just remembering that, having traveled to the cave in the dark, he had very little idea where they were. “Uh, lead the way.”
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 18, 2018 21:19:30 GMT -5
Mistyfur pressed up against Sootstripe as she passed. She squeezed out the entrance and waited for him to get outside. It was just after sunrise, and the air was still crisp with the morning freshness.
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Post by Jade on Nov 19, 2018 7:11:36 GMT -5
"Beautiful," Sootstripe purred as he stepped outside into the early light, even as he puffed his coat against the chilly air. "Cold, but beautiful. He came to a halt beside Mistyfur, pressing into the warmth of her pelt. "And look at you, getting me out of my nest before noon. It's a miracle!" He teased lightly.
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 19, 2018 11:21:56 GMT -5
Mistyfur rubbed her cheek against Sootstripe's, and stood there enjoying his warmth for a minute before responding. "It is a miracle sleepyhead. If I hadn't dragged you out we would still have been there at dusk," She laughed. She twined her tail with his and slowly started walking towards the camp.
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Post by Jade on Nov 20, 2018 7:06:31 GMT -5
"Hey," Sootstripe protested, his greenish eyes glittering warmly as Mistyfur twined their tails. "Everyone deserves to sleep in every once in a while. Even you." His whiskers twitched. "Just wait; someday, I'll get you to sleep at least a few minutes past the crack of dawn, and you'll never drag yourself out of your nest early again."
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 20, 2018 10:36:16 GMT -5
Mistyfur bumped her shoulder into his as they were walking. She was warm enough from just being around Sootstripe that she didn't even notice the cold. "Hey, as long as I'm sharing a nest with you I won't want to get out early," She purred and pressed herself up against him.
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Post by Jade on Nov 21, 2018 12:45:45 GMT -5
"Good," Sootstripe purred, his heart warming at the words—at the thought of spending every night curled up beside the she-cat who held his heart. "The clan will have half as much prey as it used to without you to do all of its hunting, but it'll be worth it," he teased gently.
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 21, 2018 20:12:58 GMT -5
"Everyone else can pick up the slack. If I've brought in as much as you like to say I have, then I deserve some time for myself... And time for you," Mistyfur said, enjoying every moment with Sootstripe more than she could have possibly thought she could the day before.
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Post by Jade on Nov 22, 2018 8:09:35 GMT -5
(Happy Thanksgiving!! (If you're in America. Otherwise, just like, happy Thursday!)) "Good," Sootstripe purred softly. He closed his eyes for a moment, blocking out everything beynd this little circle of bliss—Mistyfur's scent and the warmth of her fur against his. So lucky. The words echoed in his mind as if on a loop. He was so lucky that they had found each other. "Anyway, I'm sure the apprentices will be glad to have somethng to do," he added, not wanting to retreat into his thoughts—however pleasant—for too long. "Creampaw has been begging me to pay more attention to her as it is; I think she mentioned that I seemed a little...distracted." He chuckled. "How's Jadepaw doing?"
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 22, 2018 18:44:40 GMT -5
(Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! ) "Jadepaw is doing well. I'm pretty sure that Jadepaw said the same thing about me though," Mistyfur said quietly. She failed to keep her mind from wandering back down memory lane... And not in a good way. She tried to shake off the feeling that something bad was going to happen. Whenever she finally felt happy, something did. She had to work hard to convince herself that nothing was going to happen, and that she could finally be happy. She wasn't sure whether her sudden burst of negative thoughts would be noticable, and glanced over at Sootstripe to gauge his reaction.
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Post by Jade on Nov 23, 2018 7:28:02 GMT -5
A crease of concern formed between Sootstripe’s brows as he watched Mistyfur’s eyes grow distant for a moment. He debated saying nothing, assuring himself that he was simply being paranoid, until Mistyfur’s gaze turned his way. “Are you all right?” He murmured so quietly that, even if anyone else were around, only she could have heard.
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 23, 2018 11:06:52 GMT -5
Mistyfur's heart sank a bit. She didn't want Sootstripe to be worried. She put on the best smile she could and pressed into Sootstripe a little more. "Of course I'm okay. I have you here after all," She purred, as much to convince herself as to convince him.
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Post by Jade on Nov 24, 2018 9:53:31 GMT -5
"Always," Sootstripe murmured, closing his eyes and doing his best to push the twinge of worry for Mistyfur away. Still, it remained, a lingering itch in the back of his mind even as he raised his gaze again to mark the familiar, grassy hill that hid Sparrowclan camp. "We're...almost there," he added with almost humorous unenthusiasm, feeling his paws grow heavy with the thought of leaving this happy morning behind.
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 24, 2018 21:53:01 GMT -5
Mistyfur stopped just before entering camp. She touched her cheek to Sootstripe and just sat there for a minute, enjoying his presence. Finally she forced herself to keep moving despite just wanting to treasure every moment with Sootstripe. It had become almost instinct to treasure moments like these. She finally responded to Sootstripes unenthusiastic remark. "That we are. I'm going to be honest here, I wish it had taken longer."
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Post by Jade on Nov 25, 2018 17:34:17 GMT -5
"Even if it had taken a year, it wouldn't have been long enough," Sootstripe replied, a wry smile flitting across his muzzle as he found Mistyfur's gaze one more time. "You know, there are still a lot of ways to get lost between here and there." He flicked his tail in the direction of the camp barely ten steps ahead of them. Still, Sootstripe knew that pushing off the return to camp was no long-term solution. Besides, he reminded himself with a small shock of delight, they now had countless days left to wander the territory together. Shaking off his reluctance, he lumbered to his paws and took another step toward camp.
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 25, 2018 20:15:39 GMT -5
Mistyfur purred at Sootstripe's comment. That was one thing she loved about Sootstripe, the way he always joked around in almost any situation. She didn't say anything, and waited for him to continue before moving herself. As she thought more about Sootstripe, she realized how often she caught herself purring when she was around him. She wasn't sure how she felt about that, but she did know that whenever she was around him she was happier than she had ever been in her life. Just thinking about that got her purring again and she rubbed up against Sootstripe while walking.
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Post by Jade on Nov 26, 2018 13:05:27 GMT -5
Sootstripe halted his steps and turned to glance at Mistyfur, a perplexed, affectionate expression on his face. He looked her up and down, searching for the source of her purring."What's got you so happy?" He teased, re-twining his fluffy tail with hers.
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 27, 2018 11:12:21 GMT -5
Mistyfur paused, and pretended to be thinking about it. Then she looked at him and purred again. "You," She said, gazing happily at him.
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Post by Jade on Nov 28, 2018 7:12:17 GMT -5
“Well aren’t you charming,” Sootstripe teased, though he could feel his paws tingling with giddy warmth at the compliment. He unconsciously pressed closer to Mistyfur as they ducked through the camp entrance and stopped himself from adding, Every moment that I spend with you brings me light. I’m glad you feel something, too. Instead, he cocked his head and smiled again. “Glad to be of service,” he teased.
(Should I have someone come interrupt them? x3)
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 28, 2018 11:18:24 GMT -5
(Probably. No way they'd be able to just casually walk into camp without being noticed.)
Mistyfur laughed a little at Sootstripe's comments. "Well I certainly hope you find me charming," She said and gently bumped her head into his. "I wouldn't want to be the only one in the clan who isn't," She paused to think again, and then added "And I hope that I'm of service to you as well."
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Post by Jade on Nov 29, 2018 7:23:21 GMT -5
(Haha true. Enter, Featherspark!)
“Every second,” Sootstripe replied, letting a hint of gravity creep into his words. “You bring light to my life every second. And—“ He paused, mouth hanging open almost comically, as he noticed Featherspark’s approach.
Featherspark lay just outside of the nursery, blinking hazily at the camp entrance, when a pair of familiar pelts caught her eye. Great Starclan, finally! She thought to herself, chuckling, as she rose to her feet and trotted over to Mistyfur and Sootstripe, eager to make a bit of trouble after an uneventful morning. “Hello!” She purred as she reached them, winking to Mistyfur. “How are you two doing?”
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 29, 2018 18:28:33 GMT -5
Mistyfur purred, as much at Sootstripe's words as Featherspark's impeccable timing. She retwined her tail with his and glanced at him for a second before looking back at Featherspark. "Better than I've ever been. How about you?" She asked, trying to casually move the conversation off of Sootstripe and herself. She didn't want the two of them to be a big deal.
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Post by Jade on Nov 30, 2018 7:28:24 GMT -5
“Oh, that’s good to hear,” Featherspark replied, her blue eyes twinkling at the pair. Still, she wasn’t one to push—not yet, at least. “I’m doing well, too,” she added, “though the other queens have left me with all of the kits today so they could go on patrols.” She chuckled and threw her head back mournfully, exhibiting her usual playful flair for the dramatic. “I finally convinced them to sleep for at least a few minutes.”
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Nov 30, 2018 19:15:42 GMT -5
"I bet that was a pain in the tail," Mistyfur purred, flicking Featherspark's ear with her tail. "I understand that their quite the crowd of hooligans."
(Sorry for short reply)
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Post by Jade on Dec 1, 2018 8:55:45 GMT -5
(No worries!)
“Oh, they are!” Featherspark let her eyes grow wide and earnest. “I barely made it out with all four paws still intact—not to mention all of the claw-marks now on my tail...” She let out a long-suffering laugh and twitched the silver strands for emphasis. “But, anyway, what’ve you two been up to?”
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Dec 1, 2018 14:58:31 GMT -5
"Just going for a walk," Mistyfur said, glancing back at Sootstripe. "I decided to show him one or two of my typical haunts. It seemed like he liked them," She purred. She glanced around camp to see who else was there. "ISt ehre already a patrol out, or should I get one organized?"
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Post by Jade on Dec 2, 2018 16:48:19 GMT -5
"They were...liveable," Sootstripe replied, shooting a sidelong glance at Mistyfur with eyes glimmering with humor. "I have a few redecorations in mind, but nothing that a few days' work and a gifted eye can't salvge."
Featherspark rolled her eyes at Sootstripe before turning back to her fellow she-cat. "Great Starclan, Mistyfur," she admonished, her tone soft with teasing, "The two of you just got back! Take a breath; get something to eat, rest for a few seconds. Besides, the morning patrol went out a few minutes before you arrived," she added with a shrug. "You can try to catch the next round at noon with me—if you haven't fallen asleep by then."
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Post by 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓱 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 on Dec 4, 2018 0:44:57 GMT -5
"I guess I am hungry..." Mistyfur relented, glancing over at Sootstripe. "I don't think that I'll fall asleep though. I slept well enough last night," She purred. Mistyfur tapped Sootstripe's ear and started padding towards the fresh-kill pile. She honestly wasn't that hungry, but she knew she would be later so she should eat something now before she got busy with something else.
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